Question

For the most part, when we engage in biased evaluation, we tend to:
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a
consciously decide that we want to believe something and then figure out ways to convince ourselves that it is true.

b
deliberately apply selective standards to discredit conflicting evidence.

c
willfully ignore evidence that goes against our own view.

d
think we are being unbiased and fair.

Answer 1

d

Most biased evaluation is motivated/unconscious: people use subtle selective reasoning yet believe they are being fair and objective.